Tobias Schlingensiepen
Tobias Schlingensiepen (Democratic Party) is a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 55. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Schlingensiepen (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 55. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Tobias Schlingensiepen earned a B.A. in classical languages from the University of Kansas in 1986. Schlingensiepen's career experience includes working as a senior minister with the First Congregational Church of Topeka, Kansas, a secretary of Communities Creating Opportunity, and the treasurer of the Kansas Democratic Party.[1] He has served as a volunteer chaplain with the Topeka Police Department and the chair and vice chair of the Topeka Center for Peace and Justice.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Schlingensiepen was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee
- Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications Committee
- Pensions, Investments and Benefits Committee
Elections
2024
See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 55
Incumbent Tobias Schlingensiepen defeated Michael Barron in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 55 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tobias Schlingensiepen (D) | 63.2 | 5,662 |
| Michael Barron (R) | 36.8 | 3,292 | ||
| Total votes: 8,954 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 55
Incumbent Tobias Schlingensiepen advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 55 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tobias Schlingensiepen | 100.0 | 1,515 |
| Total votes: 1,515 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 55
Michael Barron advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 55 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael Barron | 100.0 | 814 | |
| Total votes: 814 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 55
Tobias Schlingensiepen defeated Todd Staerkel in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 55 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tobias Schlingensiepen (D) | 65.6 | 4,853 |
 | Todd Staerkel (R) | 34.4 | 2,544 | |
| Total votes: 7,397 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 55
Tobias Schlingensiepen defeated Joshua Luttrell in the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 55 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tobias Schlingensiepen | 73.0 | 2,414 |
 | Joshua Luttrell | 27.0 | 895 | |
| Total votes: 3,309 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 55
Todd Staerkel advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 55 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Todd Staerkel | 100.0 | 1,820 |
| Total votes: 1,820 | |||
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2020
See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kansas State Senate District 18
Kristen O'Shea defeated Tobias Schlingensiepen in the general election for Kansas State Senate District 18 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kristen O'Shea (R) | 59.2 | 19,396 |
| Tobias Schlingensiepen (D) | 40.8 | 13,364 | |
| Total votes: 32,760 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 18
Tobias Schlingensiepen defeated Joe Cheray and H. Dean Zajic in the Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 18 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tobias Schlingensiepen | 52.9 | 2,599 |
 | Joe Cheray | 28.0 | 1,378 | |
 | H. Dean Zajic | 19.1 | 940 | |
| Total votes: 4,917 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 18
Kristen O'Shea advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 18 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kristen O'Shea | 100.0 | 8,328 |
| Total votes: 8,328 | |||
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2012
Schlingensiepen ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Kansas' 2nd District. Schlingensiepen won the nomination on the Democratic ticket.[3] The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run is June 11, 2012. The date was originally set for June 1, but a delay in the redistricting process caused the state to push back the filing deadline.[4]. The primary elections were held on August 7, 2012. He was defeated by Lynn Jenkins in the general election on November 6, 2012.
General election
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Lynn Jenkins Incumbent |
57% | 167,463 | |
| Democratic | Tobias Schlingensiepen | 38.7% | 113,735 | |
| Libertarian | Dennis Hawver | 4.3% | 12,520 | |
| Total Votes | 293,718 | |||
| Source: Kansas Secretary of State "2012 General Election Official Vote Totals" | ||||
Primary Election
The primary took place on August 7.[5]
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Tobias Schlingensiepen |
39.5% | 11,747 |
| Robert Eye | 34.8% | 10,353 |
| Scott Bamhart | 25.7% | 7,627 |
| Total Votes | 29,727 | |
Media
Below is a speech that Schlingensiepen gave at a monthly meeting of Douglas County Democrats on June 16th 2012.
Tobias Schlingensiepen, "Monthly Meeting of the Douglas County Democrats June 16th 2012 "[6] |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Tobias Schlingensiepen did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Tobias Schlingensiepen did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
- Solutions Instead of Politics
Excerpt: "These days Congress spends so much time playing politics that the people are being overlooked. Getting re-elected and promoting your political party should never come before the interests of your district. We need leaders focused on solving problems – not winning elections."[7]
- Education
Excerpt: "We must invest in education if we’re going to grow our economy and compete in a world marketplace. I will protect education funding and work to make certain the state receives the support it needs. I oppose the No Child Left Behind law and applaud Kansas for seeking a waiver."[8]
- Jobs
Excerpt: "I support responsible, measured investments with clear goals in infrastructure and research. Such investments create good jobs, foster innovation and build the economy of the future."[9]
- Responsible
Excerpt: "I can’t balance the federal budget all by myself, but I can promise that I will follow four basic principles as I do everything I can to restore this nation to fiscal health. When considering any bill affecting the budget, I will (1) protect your wallet, (2) seek fair tax policies, (3) protect the elderly and vulnerable, and (4) maintain the functions we rely on."[10]
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2024
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2023
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Personal
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Schlingensiepen and his wife, Abigail, have eight children, ages 10 to 31.[2]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kansas House of Representatives District 55 |
Officeholder Kansas House of Representatives District 55 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 LinkedIn, "Tobias Schlingensiepen," accessed May 10, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tobias for Congress, "About Tobias" accessed July 23, 2012
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ [http://www.fec.gov/pubrec/fe2012/2012pdates.pdf fec.gov - 2012 Primary Dates and Candidate Filing Deadlines
- ↑ Kansas Secretary of State, "August 2012 Primary Election," accessed September 4, 2012
- ↑ YouTube channel
- ↑ Tobias Schlingensiepen, "Politics," October 11, 2012
- ↑ Tobias Schlingensiepen, "Jobs," October 11, 2012
- ↑ Tobias Schlingensiepen, "Jobs," October 11, 2012
- ↑ Tobias Schlingensiepen, "Responsibilities," October 11, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Annie Kuether (D) |
Kansas House of Representatives District 55 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
